El Palacio De Los Jugos
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Palacio De Los Jugos on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken (158F - Hot Holding) inside fryer basket at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 10 minutes. Employee placed fried chicken inside oven to reheat. Also observed Black Beans and Rice (131F - Hot Holding) inside cooking machine next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated during inspection Black Beans and Rice (202F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb next to reach in freezers in front of stove at kitchen area. Operator put the vacuum breaker on hose bibb during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed, washed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted desserts not dated marked inside reach in coolers at front counter. As per operator prepared yesterday. Operator dated marked them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex spray bottle not labeled under steam table in front of kitchen entrance at front counter. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several container of frozen fruits stored uncovered inside reach in freezers at front counter. Operator covered them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen yuca and corn casserole thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area. Employee put them inside reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hat on top of single service utensils and plates table at front counter. Employees removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean utensils containers under cold holding unit next to cashier area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed metal scoop from container at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensil inside standing water at a temperature of 125F. Operator replaced water, new water thermometer 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot holding unit gaskets soiled next to hand wash sink o the right side of front counter.
23-03-4
39
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Manager coached employee on proper gloves use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (130F - Hot Holding);Fried yucca (111F - Hot Holding); Fried pork belly (110F - Hot Holding); Baked pork (120F - Hot Holding); Cod fish croquettes (106F - Hot Holding); Roasted Chicken (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer the right concentration of chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine with food debris on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed inside men's bathroom. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan no date marked at front counter. Operator date marked during inspection. Also observed cold salad for customer self serving not date marked inside cold holding unit at front counter. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses , phones, speakers on prep area. Operator removed personal items from prep tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine in front of sandwich station at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching sugar inside container at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on top of storage shelf in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cold salad with not minimum labeling for costumers self serving inside cold holding unit at front counter. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on top of preparation tables. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen food workers .
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed vegetables 109 f punket 129 f pork 127 f was reheated to 165 f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside covered.
08B-12-5
45
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, located at walk in freezer.
14-45-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line by the cafeteria area. During the inspection employee removed it.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic mat stored on top of the hand sink, located at cafeteria cooking line. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Jun 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacio De Los Jugos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacio De Los Jugos on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacio De Los Jugos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Palacio De Los Jugos.
How does El Palacio De Los Jugos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Palacio De Los Jugos most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Palacio De Los Jugos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Palacio De Los Jugos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Palacio De Los Jugos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio De Los Jugos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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